Employee Benefits Attorney (Part-time, Remote)

About the role

Latitude is seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Attorney to join a law firm client’s well-established L&E practice on a flexible, fully remote basis. This is an excellent opportunity to handle sophisticated employee benefits work while supporting a busy practice with a broad range of client needs. The attorney will advise on health and welfare plans, retirement and pension plans, executive and deferred compensation arrangements, and other ERISA and employee benefits matters. The engagement offers flexibility for attorneys seeking either part-time or full-time hours and is particularly well suited for an experienced ERISA attorney who can step in and independently provide client-focused counsel.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on retirement and pension plans, group health and welfare benefit plans, executive and deferred compensation arrangements, and employment and severance agreements
• Provide counsel on stock option, stock grant, and other equity compensation plans
• Handle ERISA and employee benefits matters with a client-focused approach

Requirements

• 5+ years of substantive ERISA and employee benefits experience, including experience in a law firm setting
• Experience advising clients on retirement and pension plans, group health and welfare benefit plans, executive and deferred compensation arrangements, and employment and severance agreements
• Experience with stock option, stock grant, and other equity compensation plans preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Licensed and in good standing in state of residence
• Outstanding references

Benefits

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a Latitude-authorized engagement
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
• Access to a qualified 401k plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys

Pay

The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000 to $225,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Schedule

Part-time to Full-time, Fully Remote